environment medium True/False

Nitrogen fixation is the process by which atmospheric nitrogen (N2) is converted into ammonia (NH3) by certain bacteria.

  1. True
  2. False

Answer: True

Nitrogen-fixing bacteria like Rhizobium convert inert atmospheric nitrogen into usable forms for plants, a crucial step in the nitrogen cycle.

Topic Biogeochemical Cycles
Exam Relevance UPSC, SSC
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